UPSSSC AGTA Recruitment 2026: Syllabus, Eligibility, Salary, Exam Pattern, Fees & Apply Online Now

UPSSSC Agricultural Technical Assistant (AGTA) Recruitment 2026 Notification ((Advt. No.-06-Exam/2026) has been released. Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) announcing a total of 2759 vacancies for the post of Technical Assistant (Group-C). Candidates who have appeared for the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025 and have the required educational qualification, they can apply online at the official website upsssc.gov.in from 22 May 2026 to 11 June 2026.

PET passed candidates who are looking for government jobs in Uttar Pradesh. Selection will be based on written examination after shortlisting the candidates through PET. Online application process will start from 22nd May and will continue till 11th June 2026. Eligible candidates can apply through the official website upsssc.gov.in. The detailed notification PDF contains all the important details regarding the recruitment like eligibility criteria, vacancy details, selection process and all other details. Candidates are advised to view the notification PDF and check all details before applying.

UPSSSC AGTA Recruitment Overview

Particulars	Details
Recruitment Authority	Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC)
Post Name	Agriculture Technical Assistant (AGTA) / Technical Assistant Group C
Total Vacancies	2759
Advertisement No.	06-Exam/2026
Notification Release Date	24 March 2026
Start Date to Apply	22 May 2026
Last Date to Apply	11 June 2026
Salary	Level-4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100)
Qualification	UPSSSC PET 2025 Scorecard & Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture or Allied Disciplines
Age Limit	21 to 40 Years
Application Fees	All Categories: ₹25/-
Selection Process	PET Score Shortlisting Written Examination Document Verification
Application Mode	Online
Job Location	Uttar Pradesh
Official Website	upsssc.gov.in

UPSSSC AGTA Recruitment Post Details

Post Category	Number of Post
General	1813
OBC	629
EWS	344
SC	509
ST	151
Total	3446

UPSSSC AGTA Recruitment Important Dates

Events	Dates
Notification Released on	24-Mar-26
Application Start Date	22-May-26
Last Date for Apply	11-Jun-26
Fee Payment Last Date	18-Jun-26
Admit Card Released Date	Notified Soon
Exam Date	To be released Soon

UPSSSC AGTA Recruitment Important Links

• 📄 Download Official Notification
• 🚀 Apply Online for AGTA Recruitment 2026
• 🚀 Visit official website of UPPSC
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• 💬 Join WhatsApp Channel for Updates

UPSSSC AGTA Recruitment Salary

Selected candidates for the UPSSSC Agriculture Technical Assistant (AGTA) / Technical Assistant Group C posts will receive an attractive salary package as per the Level-4 Pay Matrix.

Pay Level	Level-4
Pay Scale	₹25,500 – ₹81,100
Approximate Monthly Salary (Gross)	₹40,000 – ₹50,000

• The salary includes Basic Pay, Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other admissible allowances as per Uttar Pradesh Government rules.
• The final in-hand salary will be subject to deductions as per government norms.

• Pay the Examination Fee Through State Bank of India SBI I Collect Fee Mode or Pay the Exam Fee Through E Challan

UPSSSC AGTA Recruitment Education Qualification

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or related fields from any recognized university.

• Agriculture Science
• Horticulture
• Forestry
• Agricultural Engineering
• Home Science

They must also have qualified the UPSSSC PET 2025 exam.

UPSSSC AGTA Recruitment Age Limit

Age	Age Limit
Minimum Age	21 Years
Maximum Age	40 Years

• Age will be calculated as on: 01 July 2026
• Age Relaxation: Age relaxation is applicable for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwD, Ex-Servicemen, and other reserved categories as per Uttar Pradesh Government rules.

UPSSSC AGTA Recruitment Application Fees

Category	Fee
General / OBC / EWS	25
SC / ST	25
PH (PwBD)	25

UPSSSC AGTA Recruitment Selection Process

Selection Process: Selection will be based on the performance of the candidates in preliminary and main examinations.

• Shortlisting Based on PET 2025 : Candidates will be shortlisted for Main Examination on the basis of score obtained in Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) conducted by UPSSSC in 2025. Candidates scoring zero or negative marks in PET-2025 will not be shortlisted in the recruitment.
• Main Written Examination: Shortlisted candidates will be called for Main Written Examination. The final selection will be based on the performance of the candidate in the main written examination.

UPSSSC AGTA Recruitment Exam Pattern

The UPSSSC AGTA exam follows a specific pattern:

• Total Number of Questions: 100
• Exam Type: Bilingual (Hindi and English)
• Duration of Exam: 2 hours
• Negative Marking: ¼^th of the marks assigned to a question.
• Selection Stages: Written Exam + Document Verification.

Part	Subjects	Questions	Total Maks	Time Period
Part 1	Crop Science	25	25	120 Minutes / 2 Hours
	Biotechnology, Plant Breeding, Crop Physiology	10	10
	Soil and Water Management	15	15
	Agriculture Extension	5	5
	Agriculture Economics and Survey	5	5
	Animal Husbandry & Dairy Science	5	5
Part 2	Knowledge of concepts of Computer and Information Technology and contemporary technological development and innovation in this field	15	15
Part 3	General Knowledge (UP related)	20	20
	Total	100	100

(The Agriculture part has been given the highest importance emphasizing its important role in the examination. Candidates should also focus on General Knowledge, especially related to UP, and basic computer knowledge.)

UPSSSC AGTA Recruitment Syllabus

Part -1 Agriculture

• 1. Crop Science
  • Classification of crops, major cereals, pulses, oilseeds, millets, fibber, cash crops, spices and fodder, fruits, flowers and vegetablescrops grown in the State andmajor crops production techniques and agro practices.
  • Post-harvest management of produce.
  • Fruits and vegetables preservation and processing.
  • Principles of crop rotation, cropping pattern and types of farming like dry farming, integrated farming, natural farming, mono cropping, multiple cropping, intercropping and types and importance of organic farming, it’s socio-economic importance/use.
  • Importance of Seed, types of seeds and its production methods.
  • Method of Seed treatment and its importance.
  • Basic principles, scope and importance of crop protection, name of major equipments and chemicals used in pest control, integrated pest management.
  • Insect, pest and diseases of major crops and its management.
  • Principles and Systems of produce storage, and factors affecting the quality of produce and storage & its management.
• 2.- Biotechnology, Plant breeding & Crop physiology
  • Importance and utility of Biotechnology in agriculture.
  • Principles, use and importance of Genetics & Plant Breeding.
  • Photosynthesis, Respiration, Evaporation, Plant Anatomy and Metabolism.
• 3. Soil and Water Conservation
  • Properties and components of soil, process of soil formation, types of soil erosion and its conservation techniques.
  • Essential nutrients found in soil, role and associated deficiency symptoms.
  • Classification of fertilizers, its nutrient content and methods of application.
  • Integrated nutrient management, types, importance and role of organic fertilizers/bio-fertilizers.
  • Soil microbiology and its major role in crop production.
  • Soil survey, methods of soil sampling and soil conservation techniques.
  • Source, method and its importance of Irrigation.
  • Basic concepts & methods of Drainage.
  • Watershed Management.
  • Types of pollution and environmental protection.
• 4. Agriculture Extension
  • Principles of agriculture extension and rural development
  • Extension methodologies, audio-visual aids, classification and their importance.
  • Training: objectives, importance and it’s types
  • Different programs and schemes of the Govt. of India and State Govt. run for the welfare of farmers and rural development.
• 5.- Agriculture Economics & Schemes
  • Role of agriculture in One trillion economy of U.P.
  • Economic reforms in Agriculture sector.
  • Concept of import and export of agriculture produce.
  • Formulation of plans for Agriculture.
  • Principles of Agricultural statistics.
  • Principles and importance of agricultural economics.
  • MSP of different crops.
  • Agricultural Marketing.
• 6. Dairy & Animal Husbandry
  • Different Breeds of domestic animals & feed management.
  • Objectives and methods of animal breeding.
  • Milk production and its distribution.
  • Basic knowledge of Poultry farming, Fish farming, Apiculture and Seri culture.
  • Major diseases of domestic animals, diagnosis and their treatment.

Part-2 Knowledge of Concepts of Computer and Information Technology and Contemporary Technological Development and Innovation in this field

• History, Introduction and Application of Computer, Information Technology, Internet and World Wide Web (WWW).
• General Knowledge related to:
  • 1. Hardware and Software
  • II. Input and Output
  • III.Internet Protocol/IP Address
  • IV.IT gadgets and their application
  • V. Creation of e-mail ID and use/operation of e-mail
  • VI.Operation of Printer, Tablet and Mobile
  • VII.Important elements of Word Processing (MS-word) and Excel Processing (MS-Excel)
  • VIII.Operating System, Social Networking, e-Governance
• Digital Financial Tools and Applications
• Future Skills and Cyber Security
• Technological Development and Innovation in the field of Computer and Information Technology (Artificial Intelligence, Big Data Processing, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Internet of Things) and India’s achievements in this field etc.

Part-3 General Information Related to The State of Uttar Pradesh :-

• In this Part of the question paper, questions based on History, Culture, Art, Architecture, Festivals, Folk Dance, Literature, Regional Languages, Heritage, Social Customs and Tourism, Geographical Landscape and Environment, Natural Resources, Climate, Soil, Forest, Wildlife, Mines and Minerals, Economy, Agriculture, Industry, Business and Employment, Polity, Administration of Uttar Pradesh and Current Events and Achievements of Uttar Pradesh State in various fields etc. will be asked from the candidates.

How to Apply UPSSSC AGTA Recruitment

The application process for UPSSSC Agriculture Technical Assistant (AGTA) / Technical Assistant Group C Recruitment 2026 is entirely online. Only candidates with a valid UPSSSC PET 2025 registration and score are eligible to fill the online form. Ensure you complete all steps carefully before the last date to avoid any issues.

• Step 1: Visit the official website of the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission.
• Step 2: On the homepage, click on “Technical Assistant Group C Recruitment 2026” and then select “Apply Online”.
  Step 3: Choose your login method – either login using Personal Details (PET Registration Number, Date of Birth, Gender, Domicile, Category) or login via OTP using PET 2025 Registration Number and OTP Password.
• Step 4: After login, your basic details, photograph, and signature will be displayed automatically on the screen.
• Step 5: Carefully fill in the remaining details related to the post in the application form.
• Step 6: Upload scanned copies of required documents such as photograph, signature, and ID proof (if required).
• Step 7: Pay the application fee of ₹25/- through the available online payment modes.
• Step 8: Preview the application form and carefully check all the entered details to avoid any mistakes.
• Step 9: After verification, click on “Final Submit” to complete your application.
• Step 10: Finally, take a printout of the submitted application form and keep it safe for future reference.

Note: Always double-check your details before final submission to avoid rejection.

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